Table 2 A summarization of the mechanical properties for the bulk and weak region of the transversely isotropic and orthotropic cases
From: Etiology of Keratoconus: proposed biomechanical pathogenesis
| Â | Transversely isotropic | Orthotropic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Bulk | Weak region | Bulk | Weak region |
E1 [MPa] | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
E2 [MPa] | 2 | 1 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
E3 [MPa] | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
G31 [MPa] | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
G32 [MPa] | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
V12 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.49 |